MOT reliability
Seat Unknown
1,791 vehicles · 224 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1,791 Seat Unknown vehicles and 224 completed MOT tests, the Seat Unknown has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 142,268 miles.
1,791
Vehicles
224
MOT tests
8,987
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Seat Unknown problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Seat Unknown MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
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Other25%
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Brakes16%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Body & structure5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility3%
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Steering3%
Seat Unknown pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14 | 86% |
| 4 | 12 | 83% |
| 5 | 12 | 83% |
| 6 | 10 | 80% |
| 7 | 7 | 86% |
| 8 | 7 | 86% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 6 | 50% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 33% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1,399), Diesel (386), Gas Bi-Fuel (3), Other (2), Electric (1)
Most common Seat Unknown MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Seat Unknown MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) (2 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
Seat Unknown pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 7,024 |
| 2020 | 2 | 7 | 100% | 67,226 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 32,011 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 74,719 |
| 2017 | 5 | 22 | 82% | 63,690 |
| 2016 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 73,955 |
| 2014 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 41,988 |
| 2013 | 2 | 16 | 81% | 87,494 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 81,418 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 254,728 |
| 2009 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 80,026 |
| 2006 | 1 | 8 | 50% | 187,964 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 201,133 |
| 2003 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 164,337 |
| 2002 | 4 | 6 | 67% | 168,857 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 142,659 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 20,602 |
| 1974 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 12,279 |
| 1972 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 75,811 |
Seat Unknown reliability FAQ
Across 1,791 Seat Unknown vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Seat Unknown MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Seat Unknown in our data has covered around
142,268 miles.
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